JanteChai: Oct 4, 2015

Sunday, October 4, 2015

HK ex-leader charged with misconduct

Hong Kong's former leader Donald Tsang is charged with misconduct, becoming the highest-ranking official to face a bribery trial.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1NfF1UL

Policeman killed in 'stolen car' chase

A Merseyside Police officer is struck and killed by a suspected stolen car during a pursuit in the early hours.

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American Apparel files for bankruptcy

Troubled clothes retailer American Apparel has filed for US bankruptcy protection.

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'The Good Man'

A massive walker attack leaves 'Fear's' core cast irrevocably changed.

Published on October 5, 2015 at 11:15AM

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'The Price'

Regina takes the mantle of the Savior, and we uncover the first step of Emma's descent into darkness

Published on October 5, 2015 at 09:15AM

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Erdogan in Brussels for migrant talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to hold key talks with EU officials on how to deal with the migrant crisis.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1hksXD5

World Bank cuts Asia growth forecast

The World Bank cuts growth forecast for the Asia Pacific region, because of the risks posed from a sharp slowdown in China and raising US interest rates.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1L0KpVV

Word of the Day + Quiz | guffaw

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'Bond'

Alicia meets bond court, and Peter meets Eli's wrath.

Published on October 5, 2015 at 09:10AM

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MSF 'disgust' at Afghan hospital claims

The charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) says it is "disgusted" by Afghan government justifications of the attack on its hospital in Kunduz.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1VydGRZ

S Carolina floods 'once in 1,000 years'

South Carolina's governor says floods in the state are a once in a 1,000 year event, with at least six people killed as a result of the rains.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1MTESDh

'Separation Anxiety'

Willkommen to Berlin, where 'Homeland' has hit the reset button once again.

Published on October 5, 2015 at 08:15AM

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'The Show Must Go On'

Madam President. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?

Published on October 5, 2015 at 08:00AM

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Extreme poverty falls to record low

The World Bank says that for the first time less than 10% of the world's population will be living in extreme poverty by the end of 2015.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1FRnmjp

Labour peer to head Osborne commission

A new body to plan infrastructure projects and chaired by the former Labour Transport Secretary Lord Adonis is to be unveiled by the chancellor.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KVdtAk

Lula to be questioned in Brazil scandal

Officials investigating a corruption scandal at Brazil's state-run oil company will question ex-President Lula, the supreme court rules.

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Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch'

Islamic State militants in northern Syria have blown up the Triumphal Arch in the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria's antiquities chief says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1L0lD8s

Hope fading in Guatemala landslide

Hopes are fading in Guatemala of more survivors of a landslide on the outskirts of the capital that has killed at least 95 people and left 300 missing.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1jICR3d

Doll captivates Australian rugby fans

North Queensland swept to victory in Australia's National Rugby League final on Sunday, but everyone is talking about NRL champion Johnathan Thurston's daughter's doll.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1L0lD8j

Quantico: Who's really the terrorist?

Showrunner Josh Safran helps break down the odds of each character being the culprit. (Hint: It's not Alex.)

Published on October 4, 2015 at 09:16PM

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Shoppers face 5p plastic bag charge

Many shoppers in England will have to pay 5p for plastic carrier bags from Monday, as the new charge becomes law for supermarkets and large shops.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1PdSzzA

Businesses consider UK's EU question

A topic of debate at this week's Conservative Party conference will be the UK's relationship with Brussels ahead of a referendum due in 2017.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1FRbduF

Portugal centre-right wins re-election

Portugal's Socialists admit defeat as partial election results show clear win for centre-right governing coalition.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1ORmxtO

Australia fugitive found in cupboard

An Australian prisoner who escaped from a New South Wales jail is found hiding in a kitchen cupboard after several weeks on the run.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1QT70r0

Baghdad's Green Zone opens to public

Baghdad's fortified Green Zone - home to Iraqi government offices and embassies - is declared open to the public for the first time in 12 years.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Vz4GXz

18 of J.K. Rowling's Biggest 'Harry Potter' Revelations

The secrets didn't stop after the final book.

Published on September 29, 2015 at 01:33PM

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Flood alert remains for South Carolina

The US state of South Carolina remains on high alert amid widespread flooding that has cut power to thousands and forced water and road rescues.

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Famous TV and Movie Houses

If you’re brave enough to live in a mansion that was haunted by ghosts and demons throughout the first season of American Horror Story, then be our guest! The so-called “Murder House” has actually appeared in a lot more than just AHS – it was also featured on Spider-Man, Grey’s Anatomy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more. The 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom mansion <a href="http://bit.ly/1VyCMuR; target="_blank">recently sold for $3.2 million.</a>

Published on October 4, 2015 at 08:40PM

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Martian blasts to top of film chart

Space thriller The Martian, in which Matt Damon plays an astronaut stranded on Mars, lands at the top of the North American box office chart.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1OfLrn1

Jerusalem Old City ban follows killings

Israeli police ban some Palestinians from entering Jerusalem's Old City after two Israelis were killed and three wounded in separate attacks.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KZy703

Many injured in Malta motor show crash

At least 21 people are hurt - three critically - as a supercar loses control at high speed and crashes into spectators at a motor show in Malta.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KU4grQ

Haze health fears shut Malaysia schools

Malaysia orders the closure of most of the country's schools amid health concerns over thick haze caused by Indonesian forest fires.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KTXbrl

PM plans more drones to fight IS

Britain's military capability to fight Islamic State militants is to be increased, pledges the prime minister, as Conservatives gather for the party conference in Manchester.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1GqtASc

Saturday Night Live slams Donald Trump during cold open

'Like everyone else, he puts his hair on one strand at a time'

Published on October 4, 2015 at 07:46PM

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